Golden Eagles Fall to Texas Wesleyan

Siloam Springs, Ark. (September 16, 2005) - Facing the 17th-ranked team in the NAIA, the John Brown Golden Eagles fell to Texas Wesleyan 3-0 in volleyball action Friday night in Siloam Springs. Tati Silva led John Brown (9-4) with 10 kills in the 25-30, 25-30, 25-30 match. Elisa Mendieta added eight kills and four blocks. Juliana Todescan contributed 30 assists, and Christine Wells made 17 digs. Each game was neck-and-neck until about the 20th point, at which time the Rams repeatedly pulled away. Texas Wesleyan (5-3) is ranked 2nd in the NAIA’s Region VI, and 17th overall.

John Brown returns to action Thursday against Wayland Baptist (Tex.) at the Region VI Challenge in Plainview, Tex.